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Council hears that federal earmarks for lead lines, Amtrak station and storm sewers have reached the budget process
Summary
City officials relayed that congressional offices reported a $1 million earmark for lead service line replacement, about $140,000 for an Amtrak station upgrade, and $1.6 million for storm‑sewer improvements have been placed into the federal budget process.
The mayor relayed information from congressional offices that three member‑initiative items have been placed in the federal budget process and could benefit Macomb infrastructure projects.
According to the report to council, Senator Durban’s office indicated a $1 million member‑initiative grant for lead service line replacement is included in the federal budget language, along with about $140,000 for an Amtrak station upgrade. Separately, Congressman Sorenson’s office reported a $1.6 million earmark for storm‑sewer improvements in the southwest section of town.
City officials described the update as informational and cautioned there is time for changes during the federal budget process; staff did not present ordinances or binding commitments related to the earmarks at this meeting.
